Our staff is passionate about running and providing quality events. We are committed to doing so while following the health and safety guidelines set by the City of St. Louis. Information on the race and a list of common questions are below. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Registration is open now!
Registration Costs
All registrations will incur a small service fee and sales tax
Dog Mile Registration Costs
June 23 – Big River West County & U. City – Noon – 6 pm
June 24 – Big River South City – 10 am – 6 pm
*Race Morning Packet Pickup will be available at the Start Line beginning at 6:30 am
5352 Devonshire Ave, St. Louis Mo.
Race Timeline
7:30 – Mens Competitive Wave
7:45 – Womens Competitive Wave
8:15 – Recreational Wave
8:45 – Dog Mile
9:10 – Elite Mile
9:30 – Kids ¼ Mile Dash
*Times subject to change. All events are timed using Chronotrack chip technology except the kids’ quarter mile dash
26.2 miles spread across 26 days. We’re challenging you to make the most of your stay at home order! Earn a custom medallion to go along with your Macklind Mile Medal.
Looking to set a PR? Then this race is for you. With timing provided by Chronotrack chip technology, you’ll be competing against yourself, your age group and your gender. Lace up!
Looking to set a PR? Then this race is for you. With timing provided by Chronotrack chip technology, you’ll be competing against yourself, your age group and your gender. Lace up!
This event is for those wanting to push the stroller or just have some casual fun. There is no pressure in this event, just good ‘ol fashioned fun! Nonetheless, even this wave features Chronotrack chip timing.
For years, dogs have been welcome to take part in our recreational wave, and now our furry friends have a race all their own! Sign you and your pooch up for the Macklind Dog Mile and prove who has the fastest four legs in town!
Men who have run a 4:30 mile or faster and women who have run a 5:30 mile or faster within the last year will be eligible. To be considered, you must register for the competitive wave for your gender and then email info@macklindmile.com with your request for consideration. Elite awards will be separate and there will be a $250 bonus for a new course record. Men’s Course Record- 3:55.5, Matt Dorsey in 2017; Women’s Course Record- 4:38.2, Julia Kohnen in 2017.
The Kids’ quarter mile dash, a fan favorite, continues on! The race will begin near the intersection of Winona and Macklind. All finishers will receive a ribbon. We have youth shirt sizes to accommodate all of our younger participants. Note: All youth sizes, including 3T, will be cotton and not tech material. Kids 1/4 Mile will be split into 3 waves for the safety of the younger ones. Waves will be divided 1-3 year olds, 4-5 year olds, and 6-10 year olds; each wave will depart about 2 minutes after the prior one.
Race Day Information
Race Day Packet PickUp – Saturday, June 25th, from 6:30 AM to 7:50 AM at the Start Area. 1/4 Mile Dash participants can get their race number and t-shirt at the Big River Running Tent after 8:30 am(near the finish line) Participants are strongly encouraged to park near the finish line, which is at Macklind and Devonshire. Arrive early, it is mostly street parking, and you’ll have plenty of time to get to the start line. Note: Participants are responsible for returning to their vehicles upon the conclusion of the race and post-race party. Arrive early for street parking near the finish line at Macklind and Devonshire. Obey all street signs and respect our neighbors please. DO NOT park in the YMCA parking lot on Sublette near the start line. They have requested this to accommodate already scheduled programs taking place at the facility. Limited Parking will be available at Buder Elementary (5319 Lansdowne Ave) – first come, first served. Note: Macklind will be closed to traffic beginning at 7:30 AM. You must enter the Buder lot from East to West.TO AVOID ANY LINES RACE MORNING, BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET IN ADVANCE!
Parking
The Macklind Mile will once again feature ChronoTrack Live for it’s timing through Big River Race Management. This means finisher videos, photos, social media updates and mobile updates for every participant except for the the kids fun run. This year, photos are 100% FREE! Photos and videos will be available within 24 – 48 hours post-race on the live results page and signing up for the mobile and social media updates and messaging is available during the online registration process (complimentary). The link will be made available race week in case you decide to opt-in later! This is your chance to show on twitter or facebook your new mile personal best, fitness goal or that you’re enjoying participating with your family and friends or to update someone through text messages who isn’t able to make it in attendance.Participant Photos, Videos, and Live Updates
